In unstable neuclei where there are 'too many' neutrons, a neutron will convert to a proton and an electron - that electron is ejected from the nucleus and is called a beta particle. It is important that we call this electron a beta particle because it is derived by radioactive disintegration in the nucleus and not an 'orbital' electron.
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∙ 10y agoBeta particles are high speed electrons or positrons.
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∙ 11y agoEn electron is emitted from the nucleus during beta decay (:
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∙ 9y agoThese particles are more dangerous than alpha rays. They are negatively charged electrons . They have -1 unit charge and zero mass.
a beta particle
U-235 emits beta particles as part of typical radioactive decay. When a beta particle is emitted, an electron is emitted and a neutron is converted into a proton.
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A Beta- particle is an electron, which has negative charge.Here are some other types: Alpha is a helium nucleus, which is 2 protons and 2 neutrons (having positive charge). Positron is the antiparticle to electron. Positrons have positive charge. Gamma does not have charge. Neutrons do not have charge. Neutrinos do not have charge.
An electron during beta decay.
A beta particle is a negative electron. A positive electron is a Positron.
Boron-12 (12B) typically undergoes beta decay, where a neutron is converted into a proton, emitting an electron (beta particle) and an antineutrino. This transformation results in carbon-12 (12C). So, the nuclear radiation emitted in this process is a beta particle.
Polonium, which has an atomic number of 84, decays to astatine, which has an atomic number of 85, a negative beta particle is emitted.
NovaNet: A beta particle is simply a high speed electron.
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beta radiation!
U-235 emits beta particles as part of typical radioactive decay. When a beta particle is emitted, an electron is emitted and a neutron is converted into a proton.
The three major forms of emitted ionizing radiation are Alpha, Beta and Gamma.
Positrons are emitted from proton-rich radioactive during positive beta-decay.
gamma radiation!
The alpha particle is emitted in alpha decay, and that means you won't see it appear in beta decay. In beta decay, you'll get either an electron or a positron emitted from the nucleus. A link to the related question here can be found below. "What is beta decay?" is already posted and answered.
Though both are forms of ionizing radiation, an X-ray is a form of electromagnetic radiation, while a beta ray is actually a beta particle. The beta particle is a form of particulate radiation, and the beta particle could be either an electron or a positron.